First-time entrepreneurs. Here’s how to get clients

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Understanding how to get clients is what every first-time entrepreneur wants to know. After over a decade of entrepreneurialism, I have a simple answer to that question. Show concrete results and take credit. Sounds simple? It is. So, why don’t … Continued

Failure Is Fuel… But What Does That Mean?

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I recently updated my LinkedIn profile to clearly show the time of death for Test of Time Design, my first startup. I essentially hid the fact that I failed for years. I convinced myself it was just “a pivot” but … Continued

Houdini Was A Rebel. But Was He Hireable? Maybe.

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I’m a rebel. When I learn any group I’ve worked with has done something a certain way for a long duration of time, it has zero impact on me whatsoever. Because my thinking isn’t comfortable for many teams, I’ve wondered … Continued

Fail Fast, Pivot Quickly Is Bad Advice

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I’ll admit it. I believed the whole fail fast, pivot quickly aphorism. I’ve heard founders say it, and listened to tails of why failing fast and pivoting quickly worked out for the better. But I didn’t notice the major flaw … Continued

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